English Explanatory Dictionary

Tail End Charlie

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The last aircraft in a formation.
  2. The rear gunner in a bomber.
  3. The man guarding the rear of a patrol.
  4. The southernmost thunderstorm in a band of storms, often subject to the best conditions for strengthening.

Pronunciation

En-au-Tail End Charlie.ogg

Word forms

Tail End Charlie Tail End Charlies Tail-End Charlie

Synonyms

Arse-end Charlie
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